SCED-54600 Special Methods of Teaching Science to Adolescents

This course focuses on instructional methods and techniques used to differentiate the curriculum in a science class (biology, chemistry, physics). Particular emphasis is placed on strategies and materials used to teach science in the middle school and high school settings, issues regarding safety and welfare, technology integration, and assessment tools used to measure student progress. Next Generation Science Standards, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills instruction, as well as recent science education reform proposals, are incorporated. Attention is given to recognizing common student misconceptions.

Credits

3